On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, Charles Darwin's 1859 book from John Murray, is the founding text of the theory of evolution by natural selection. Its strength is that it is the primary source itself, Darwin's own presentation of the evidence and argument. Its limit is that it reflects the state of biological knowledge in 1859, so a claim about the modern scientific understanding of evolution needs a current source, not this one alone.
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Reliability Tier1
Reliability tier 1: the founding primary text itself, Darwin's own presentation of the evidence and argument, reflecting the state of knowledge in 1859 rather than the modern scientific understanding. NotesDarwin's own foundational primary text setting out the theory of evolution by natural selection.
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AuthorCharles Darwin
PublisherJohn Murray
Publication Year1859
Source Typeprimary-text
Claims Backed By This Source (9 claims)
This source backs 9 claims across the atlas. As facts: 8 well-attested. Plus 1 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.
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- Sources, 7 claims: 7 well-attested.
- Historical Figures, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.
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